Spacecraft GNC Engineer

TSC•Washington, DC

7d•$93,000 - $150,000

About The Position

FALCATA is seeking a Spacecraft GNC Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory and directly impact high-priority Navy missions. The position involves analysis and design of systems for Guidance, Navigation, and Control of space vehicles. Work includes architecting space vehicle guidance and pointing systems, performing Monte Carlo analysis of free-flying space vehicle clusters, developing GNC algorithms, and collaborating closely with machine learning and autonomy experts on autonomous space vehicle operations. Proficiency with analysis of momentum-exchange devices and reaction control systems, Inertial Measurement Units, and optical guidance systems is required. The expected salary range is $93,000–$150,000 per year, depending on experience and location. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret clearance.
Proficiency with analysis of momentum-exchange devices and reaction control systems, Inertial Measurement Units, and optical guidance systems.
Working knowledge of spacecraft stability analysis, quaternions, attitude determination and control, and control algorithms.
Experience developing and applying trajectory modeling and free-body modeling.
Knowledge of state estimation techniques such as Kalman filtering.
Strong proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance preferred.
Two years of experience in relevant spacecraft and/or robotic arm control systems.

Responsibilities

Analyze and design Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for space vehicles.
Architect space vehicle guidance and pointing systems.
Perform Monte Carlo analysis of free-flying space vehicle clusters.
Develop GNC algorithms.
Collaborate with machine learning and autonomy experts on autonomous space vehicle operations.
Analyze momentum-exchange devices, reaction control systems, Inertial Measurement Units, and optical guidance systems.